Jens Stoltenberg 'absolutely confident' UK will 'lead by example' on defence spending

The transcript discusses the UK's significant role in NATO, highlighting its contributions to air policing, naval patrols, and leading a multinational battle group in Estonia. It emphasizes the UK's support for Ukraine, including training Ukrainian soldiers alongside other NATO allies. The discussion also covers President Putin's strategic mistakes in underestimating Ukraine and NATO's support. The transcript notes the strong bipartisan support in the US for Ukraine and the UK's leadership in defense spending. Finally, it highlights the progress of Ukrainian forces in reclaiming territory from Russian control.

What role does the United Kingdom play in NATO's air policing efforts?

• Leading the multinational battle group in Estonia

• Providing naval ships for NATO patrols

• Training Ukrainian soldiers

• Keeping the skies over Eastern Europe safe

What was one of President Putin's strategic mistakes during the invasion of Ukraine?

• Misjudging the economic impact on Russia

• Underestimating the courage of Ukrainian soldiers

• Overestimating NATO's military capabilities

• Failing to secure support from other authoritarian leaders

How have NATO allies shown their support for Ukraine?

• By providing unprecedented support

• By reducing defense spending

• By withdrawing troops from Eastern Europe

• By imposing trade sanctions on Ukraine

What example has the United Kingdom set for other NATO allies?

• Reducing military presence in Eastern Europe

• Increasing defense spending to over 2% of GDP

• Decreasing support for Ukraine

• Focusing on diplomatic solutions

What progress have Ukrainian forces made against Russian troops?

• They have retreated from key territories

• They have pushed back Russian forces in the South

• They have formed new alliances with non-NATO countries

• They have halted all military operations